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Countdown legend Carol Vorderman calls for Scots to "stop the Tories" in General Election
The Countdown star is spearheading anti-Tory tactical voting across the UK.
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Former STV presenter facing jail after stealing £100,000 from her dementia-suffering mum
Courts
Hayley Matthews splurged cash on Amazon and eBay and spent over £5,000 on purchases from the White Company.
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Ryan Jack transfer confession as Rangers exit sees Dundee boss Tony Docherty declare 'love'
Ryan Jack
Docherty previously worked with free agent Jack during his time at Aberdeen.
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Scotland Commonwealth Games swimmer diagnosed with incurable brain tumours
Cancer
Tests conducted after this year’s Olympic trails found that 22-year-old Archie Goodburn has three large oligodendrogliomas.
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Transfer news LIVE! All the latest rumours, confirmed targets and done deals from Scotland, England and beyond
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It's your one-stop shop for all the latest rumours, confirmed targets and done deals from Scotland and beyond
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Fraudsters who stole Scottish woman's identity for motoring fines scam jailed
Courts
The victim described the situation as "a living nightmare" after she was inundated with fines and court documents for offences she knew nothing about.
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Man who died after being hit by lorry in Oban named locally as tributes flood in
Oban
Tributes have poured in for 'much-loved Oban character' Douglas Macarthur following the horror crash in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Child, 5, rushed to hospital after horror crash with police car in Glasgow
Glasgow
The youngster and a 45-year-old man were rushed to hospital following the smash on Paisley Road West.
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'Unlikely' missing Jay Slater will be found alive if he trekked into Tenerife mountains
Missing people
A major search is still ongoing for the 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer, who vanished last Monday on the Canary Island after attending a three-day rave.
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Brit who needed brain surgery after falling ill on holiday could spend months in Spanish hospital
People
Millie Jackson had jetted off to sunny Malage with her boyfriend when she became unwell and was rushed to hospital for surgery.
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OAP diver died in Orkney after being struck by boat propellor while exploring warship
Orkney
Paul Smith, 70, was in Scapa Flow exploring the wreck of German battleship SMS Markgraf with two diving boats when he sadly lost his life.
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Our top picks for days out in Scotland by train
Days Out
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Discover ScotlandScotland's 15 best places to live from buzzy neighbourhoods to seaside villagesThe Daily Record has rounded up the 15 towns, villages, and neighbourhoods all over Scotland that we believe are the best places to live in the country for 2024.
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Three Jay Slater disappeareance theories from former Met Police murder detective
Missing people
Peter Kirkham fears the 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer who vanished in Tenerife has either plunged into a ravine, deliberately disappeared or has even been kidnapped.
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EasyJet cancels flights as hundreds of Scots have summer holidays axed
easyJet
Passengers travelling from Edinburgh and Glasgow Airport have hit out at easyJet after flights were cancelled with little notice on Thursday morning.
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Notorious balaclava-clad Edinburgh bike gang filmed 'trying to steal motorbike
Edinburgh
A gang of masked men were captured on camera scouring a parked motorbike on Wednesday.
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Jay Slater search enters 11th day - everything known about bizarre disappearance so far
Social media
Jay left a property in the northwest mountainous region of Teno Rural Park on Monday morning after reportedly saying he wanted to get back to his hotel but missed the bus.
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Celtic transfer news bulletin as Mathias Kvistgaarden declares he is READY for move and goalkeeper path finally clears
Celtic FC
Brendan Rodgers has yet to make his first signing of the window as he ramps up preparations for the new campaign.
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Police reopen probe into death of Scots mum in Greece 15 years ago amid 'major breakthrough'
Police
Jean Hanlon, 53, was found dead in Crete after going missing in March 2009.
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Homes and propertyInside former Scottish lock keeper's cottage on banks of canal after 'full renovation'
An amazing Scottish property on the banks of a peaceful canal that was once a lock keeper's cottage has just gone up for sale, and it looks like the perfect quiet retreat.
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Why Rangers WON'T face SPFL 'sanction' like Dundee amid Ibrox shambles as Hearts case study dusted off
Rangers FC
Philippe Clement's men are set to miss out on home comforts in Govan for the first month of the season.
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Trusted Scots employee who embezzled £75k while boss was dying dodges jail
Courts
Magunnigle claimed boss John Tiffen had given her permission to take cash even when he was in intensive care before his death in October 2019.
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Frantic search for missing Scots teenager 'travelling with older woman'
Missing people
Megan Docherty, 18, may be travelling with an older woman in a blue Kia Sportage, registration SK73 DYM.
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Man dies after being struck by lorry in Oban as town centre street cordoned off
Oban
The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Final FMQs for Douglas Ross whose bid to go out with a bang ends in a whimper

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Scottish independence movement needs renewed and refreshed

Tommy Sheppard

The silence on Gaza during the general election has been deafening

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Tory rule has been a disaster for Scotland and their end cannot come soon enough

Ninja's new 'space saving' Double Stack Air Fryer at cheapest price in flash sale
ShoppingNinja shoppers can get 20 percent off the brand's "best air fryer to date" by using the code STACKED20 at the checkout.
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Jay Slater's mum reveals son was beaten up by gang aged 12
Missing people
Jay and his friend were ambushed by a gang when they were children, it has been reported.
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Hollywood journalist calls for Baby Reindeer awards snub because "it's a lie"
Piers Morgan
Ex-Hollywood Reporter editor Matthew Belloni, 54, says the Emmys’ 25,000 strong academy shouldn’t vote for Scots comedian Richard Gadd’s hit series.
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SNP closing gap on Scottish Labour as general election enters final week, poll finds
General Election
A new poll will provide encouragement for the Nationalists, although it still shows Labour well ahead in terms of seats.
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Missing Jay Slater's mum withdraws £36,000 from GoFundMe in major search update
Missing people
Jay Slater's mum Debbie Duncan says GoFundMe donations for her son are being withdrawn to help with the missing person operation.
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Mum left fearing for kids' lives after living with "hidden killer" asbestos in home
Homes and property
Susan Steele, 28, fears her three young children have been exposed to the toxic fibres after waiting 20 months for council chiefs to admit her collapsed ceiling contained asbestos
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'Crime is the only thing flourishing in Scotland' Record readers fume as most dangerous areas revealed by government
Police Scotland
The Scottish Government have released its yearly crime and offence records showing the highest and lowest rates of crime in Scotland which have angered Scots across the nation.
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Food'Succulent' Scottish restaurant crowned among 'world's best steak restaurants'The annual list of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants has been released, and one Scottish restaurant has earned a spot on the esteemed global ranking.
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Celtic diehard smells unrest brewing as Rangers urged to sign superstar and man who doesn't exist – Hotline
Scottish Premiership
Robbie Copeland takes your calls as punters put the Euros behind them to focus on the real stuff.
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New Jay Slater pool party pictures emerge after search funds withdrawn
Missing people
The snaps show the 19-year-old two days before he vanished.
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John Swinney warned Scotland 'sleepwalking' into two-tier health system over cancer waiting times
NHS Scotland
The First Minister was asked to explain why 26,000 cancer patients have waited longer than the 62-day standard for beginning treatment over the decade.
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'Britain's most tattooed woman' braves painful inking in very cheeky place
Weird News
Becky Holt isn't shy when it comes to getting extreme tattoos – and her latest inking is no exception. The alternative model sent fans wild by posting a video of it
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Fire breaks out on Glasgow's Buchanan Street as smoke is seen across city centre
Glasgow
Emergency services have been seen at clothes shop Zara where smoke and flames are coming from a seven-storey building.
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Tenerife town mayor says 'Jay Slater was never here' after CCTV released
Holidays
Santiago del Tiede Mayor Emilio Navarro said journalists and Jay's family have visited his town but that the police haven't.
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Discover ScotlandThe peaceful Scottish village with 'cosy pub' named among 'most welcoming' in world
For the latest edition of the Daily Record's weekly series highlighting Scotland's top towns and villages, we have selected the quiet little spot of Drymen in Stirling.
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BREAKING! The Scottish Premiership fixtures for 2024/25 in full as your club learn their fate for opening day and beyond
Scottish Premiership
The big day is already upon us - that was quick! Here's who every team will face and when this season.
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Police probe launched after car dumped and torched in Scots graveyard
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Nobody was injured in the blaze which is being treated as deliberate.
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Man in critical condition after 'falling from window' at Edinburgh flats
Police Scotland
The man fell from the window in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, June, 27 in the Barn Park area of Edinburgh.
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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak debate key moments from final TV clash before General Election
General Election
The Prime Minister faced the Labour leader for their final head-to-head debate before polling day.
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Scotland star Lyndon Dykes' sweet gesture for young fan in tears in the stands
Euro 2024
Caelan's dad Iain described the heartfelt moment in the stadium concourse as a "special memory" for his son.
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Jimmy Savile detective reveals new details about two men Jay Slater was last seen with
Jimmy Savile
Mark Williams-Thomas has pledged to track down the two British men who reportedly stayed with Jay Slater in a remote part of Tenerife the night before he disappeared.
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Heartbreaking final moments of 12-year-old girl who fought attackers until the end
Courts
Prosecutors said her murder accused's were injured from the fight the youngster put up against them.
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Parkinson's patient becomes first in Scotland to undergo 'miracle' procedure
Parkinson's disease
Ultrasound thalamotomy, which allows Parkinson's sufferers to control their movements, is now available in Scotland.
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BBC debate a turn off as Rishi Sunak fails to deliver knock out blow
Sir Keir Starmer
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Prime Minister seemed tetchy and impatient as he repeatedly interrupted Keir Starmer.
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Brave schoolboy who begged Sturgeon for life-saving operation set for emergency surgery
Children
The youngster had to appeal to Nicola Sturgeon via the Daily Record to get his first life-saving operation last year but now his condition has deteriorated once more
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Triplets become first to graduate together from Scots university - and they all got same grade
Aberdeen
Anna, John and Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, 22, are originally from New Jersey in the US, but they relocated to Scotland in 2020 with their family where they began studying at the University of Aberdeen.
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Homes and propertyScotland's cheapest and most expensive areas to buy house named in new government reportNewly released statistics from Registers of Scotland has revealed the median cost of a residential property in every Scottish council area over the past 12 months.
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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis fumes as Tories use him in tax video as 'no where' did I say that
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis was furious to be featured in a Conservative attack ad that seemed to misrepresent him
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Scotland's most and least dangerous areas named by government - see full list
Police
The Scottish Government has released its yearly report on crimes and offences recorded and cleared up by the police across the country, revealing the areas with the highest and lowest crime rates.
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General Election 2024 RECAP as Keir Starmer slams Rishi Sunak for 'lying'
General Election
This is the final time the pair will face each other before voters go to the polls next Thursday.
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Scots parliament passes new law which could bring in charges for single-use cups
Environment
The bill introduces a series of measures aimed at reducing waste and also ensuring households and businesses dispose of their rubbish in the correct way.
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George Galloway in real-life Baby Reindeer claim as he alleges to 'relentlessly being stalked'
Baby Reindeer
The MP told Piers Morgan how he was stalked by real-life Baby Reindeer, Fiona Harvey.
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Scots pensioner missing from caravan park as cops 'extremely concerned'
Missing people
The pensioner is described as around 5ft 8ins in height and of slim build with grey hair which is balding and stubble.
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HistoryThe 'Scottish village' in the Alps where locals wear tartan and speak Gaelic dialect
Gurro, in the Piedmont region of Italy, is home to just 300 people — with residents believing it has a strong connection to Scotland dating all the way back to 1525.
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Masked bike gang victim says thugs scoped out plush Edinburgh flat before terrifying raid
Scottish News
The shocking incident was filmed by a brave dog walker who happened to be passing by on Monday.
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New General Election 'mega poll' shows Tories pushed out behind Lib Dems in bloodbath
General Election
The poll predicts that Keir Stamer could see a Labour landslide with an unprecedented majority of 250 seats - an even bigger victory than Tony Blair’s historic win in 1997.
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Shocking moment gangster who fled from prison is arrested while buying sandwich
Firearms
Six unmarked police cars are believed to have attended the scene, with the road being blocked off, as armed police are seen running up the gravel path to the shop.
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Woman in intensive care after becoming ill on holiday with boyfriend and undergoing brain surgery
Hospitals
Millie Jackson was enjoying a holiday in Spain with her boyfriend before she fell ill and had to undergo major surgery.
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Dream job as Scottish island biscuit makers hiring staff with two-bedroom flat included
Careers
The Island Bakery on the Isle of Mull is currently looking to hire two people to join its team, with the biscuit manufacturer offering a two-bedroom flat in Tobermory to the successful applicants.
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Sick Scots musician wanted to 'buy baby to abuse' and 'offered to pay monthly'
Child sex abuse
Cameron Shaw, 28, told horrified strangers of his plot, adding that he was "evil".
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Alex Salmond warns SNP faces 'major disaster' if party drops below 20 MPs at general election
General Election
EXCLUSIVE: The Alba party leader warned the SNP was in for a "difficult time" when voters head to the polls on July 4.
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Scots mum 'locked out' Airbnb and 'ignored' by rental firm during horror holiday
Holidays
Christine Brett wanted to start 2024 on a positive note after sadly losing her brother last year, but her family trip became a disaster.
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Ianis Hagi 'magic' fires Rangers boss Philippe Clement reminder while Jermain Defoe shows transfer love – Ibrox bulletin
Rangers FC
Philippe Clement may well have taken notice of the Ibrox man as he impressed for Romania - who topped their Euro 2024 section.
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Jay Slater missing in Tenerife: Investigator urges two men who teen stayed with in Airbnb to come forward
Missing people
Former detective Mark Williams-Thomas flew out to Tenerife to conduct his own investigation into missing person Jay Slater.
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'I lost nearly £1k over Tory election betting scandal - it sticks in my throat'
General Election
At the time he thought little of it, but now suspects there is something "iffy" after the Tory betting scandal came to light.
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General ElectionWho are the candidates in my constituency for the General Election 2024? With polling day fast approaching, many of us will be keen to find out who we can vote for to represent us on a local and national level for the next five years.
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Missing teen not seen for more than 8 days and disappeared before holiday with pals
Missing people
The 18-year-old has not been seen for over 8 days, with his family unable to find any trace of him online, or activity on his banking account.
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Scots wants to 'prove everyone wrong' after being told he'd 'never run marathon again'
Edinburgh
Mark Baxter took part in the London Marathon in April - but just six miles from the finish line found himself in unbearable pain and was rushed to hospital.
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New Scots law in force from today stops killers running their victim's estates
Justice
Siobhan Brown, victims and community safety minister in the Scottish Government, spoke as powers came into force on Wednesday.
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Nigel Farage has not come to Scotland during general election campaign because it is 'dangerous'
Nigel Farage
Farage had to be rescued from a locked Edinburgh pub by police in 2013 after demonstrators hijacked a Ukip press conference.
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Alex Cole-Hamilton says he placed bets on Scottish Lib Dems election candidates
General Election
Alex Cole-Hamilton told ITV Border he did not bet on the election date and that he has broken no rules.
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Driver who crashed 4×4 into school killing two young girls to face no charges
Justice
Nuria Sajjad and fellow eight-year-old pupil Selena Lau died after the crash at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, on July 6 last year.
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Walking and climbingScotland 'midge map' forecast shows insect hotspots ahead of July peak
For Scots looking to head out into the countryside this summer for a walk or a camping trip, an interactive 'midge map' shows where the bloodsucking insects are most common.
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Martin Lewis in general election tax spat with the Tories over Labour plan
General Election
The money saving expert did not appreciate the Conservatives suggesting a private conversation with a Labour figure had been about tax.
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First picture of motorcyclist killed in horror crash on notorious A9 road
Ninewells Hospital
Andrew MacPherson, 63, from Cambridgeshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Scots woman who caught dengue fever on holiday became so ill pal nearly called priest
Edinburgh
Cara Pyper became so unwell she began to act 'possessed' in her sleep - leaving her pal frightened.
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Rangers transfer state of play as Cyriel Dessers 'escalates' exit and rising Ibrox prodigy to pen long-term deal
Rangers FC Transfer News
The Nigeria international came in for heavy flak last season but scored goals and is now nearing the exit.
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Football

Hibernian FCDavid Gray sets Hibs trophy target as new Easter Road boss opens up on Martin Boyle transfer talksLeith legend can't wait to get started and is desperate for the current group of players to taste success just like he did eight years ago.
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Ryan Jack transfer confession as Rangers exit sees Dundee boss Tony Docherty declare 'love'
Ryan Jack
Docherty previously worked with free agent Jack during his time at Aberdeen.
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Jota 'would love' Celtic transfer return as wild Marcus Rashford rumour explodes to seal his Ittihad fate
Champions League
The Saudi rumour mill has shifted into overdrive but a return to Celtic may not be all that it seems.
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Rangers transfer clearout escalates as Tom Lawrence offer 'prepared' while Ianis Hagi ultimatum named by agent
Rangers FC
Philippe Clement has been ruthless so far this summer as he overhauls the squad.
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UEFA 'axe' Argentine referee after Scotland boss Steve Clarke rant following Euro 2024 penalty snub
UEFA
The Scots were left incensed when no spot kick was awarded after Stuart Armstrong went down under a challenge from Willi Orban.
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TV & Celebs

ITVThis Morning's Sarah Jossel reveals pregnancy with heartwarming photo and family update
The beauty expert revealed her blossoming baby bump in a sweet family snap shared on Instagram.
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Coronation Street star 'quits' ITV soap after more than a year off screens
Coronation Street
Fans were left concerned when their character was not mentioned during their absence.
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Graham Norton says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'gifted' William and Kate with one thing
Prince Harry
The celeb host has shared his thoughts on the British public's view of Harry and Meghan and how the ongoing saga has impacted the Royal family.
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Prince Harry to receive US honour for using influence to 'change the world'
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex is set to be awarded at the ESPY ceremony in Los Angeles.
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From fairytale wedding to Royal tensions: How Prince Harry's birth changed Charles and Diana's marriage
Royal Family
The world watched in awe as Lady Diana Spencer married Charles in a fairytale wedding at St Paul's Cathedral, but their marriage was far from a fairy-tale after the first four years.
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Life & Style

This MorningITV This Morning reveal new show replacement as fans say 'at last'Viewers are likely to notice something new on their screens.
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Scottish Government passes new law that can dish out fines for putting rubbish in wrong bin
Environment
The Circular Economy Bill will give authorities new powers to improve recycling regulations.
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UK holidaymakers face summer chaos as travel operator cancels bookings
Air travel
The move could impact thousands of people who have organised trips with UK travel agents.
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Ryanair's urgent 'disruption' warning for anyone flying from UK to Europe this week
Air travel
Torrid weather over much of mainland Europe has impacted the airline's network.
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Expert reveals why hot weather in UK feels hotter than when on holiday
Weather
With temperatures soaring this week across the UK, many people will say it feels hotter in the UK than it does abroad
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Weird News

Weird News'Britain's most tattooed woman' braves painful inking in very cheeky place
Becky Holt isn't shy when it comes to getting extreme tattoos – and her latest inking is no exception. The alternative model sent fans wild by posting a video of it
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The pyramid you can visit without leaving Scotland
Royal Family
Prince Albert's Cairn is a rather unusual site in the Scottish Highlands - and it has a Royal connection
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UK government launched secret UFO investigation that had 'very strong' verdict
Weird News
Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) implemented a secret group to investigate UFO sightings around 70 years ago – and it's safe to say the findings were very interesting
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Man calls neighbour 'cat pervert' for stroking pet in wild feud caught on camera
Weird News
A man was so annoyed at his neighbour for stroking his cat that he branded them a 'cat pervert' during a blazing row – and the bizarre encounter was caught on camera
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Twin brothers separated at birth discover they've lived same life 39 years later
Weird News
Jim Lewis and Jim Springer were twin brothers separated at birth, but while they never knew each other growing up, their lives were almost exactly the same – they even married women with the same names
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PeopleBrit who needed brain surgery after falling ill on holiday could spend months in Spanish hospitalMillie Jackson had jetted off to sunny Malage with her boyfriend when she became unwell and was rushed to hospital for surgery.
Scotland Commonwealth Games swimmer diagnosed with incurable brain tumours
Cancer
Tests conducted after this year’s Olympic trails found that 22-year-old Archie Goodburn has three large oligodendrogliomas.
Countdown legend Carol Vorderman calls for Scots to "stop the Tories" in General Election
Carol Vorderman
The Countdown star is spearheading anti-Tory tactical voting across the UK.
Jay Slater search enters 11th day - everything known about bizarre disappearance so far
Social media
Jay left a property in the northwest mountainous region of Teno Rural Park on Monday morning after reportedly saying he wanted to get back to his hotel but missed the bus.
Three Jay Slater disappeareance theories from former Met Police murder detective
Missing people
Peter Kirkham fears the 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer who vanished in Tenerife has either plunged into a ravine, deliberately disappeared or has even been kidnapped.
UEFAUEFA 'axe' Argentine referee after Scotland boss Steve Clarke rant following Euro 2024 penalty snubThe Scots were left incensed when no spot kick was awarded after Stuart Armstrong went down under a challenge from Willi Orban.
EasyJet cancels flights as hundreds of Scots have summer holidays axed
easyJet
Passengers travelling from Edinburgh and Glasgow Airport have hit out at easyJet after flights were cancelled with little notice on Thursday morning.
Former STV presenter facing jail after stealing £100,000 from her dementia-suffering mum
Courts
Hayley Matthews splurged cash on Amazon and eBay and spent over £5,000 on purchases from the White Company.
This Morning's Ben Shephard snaps 'don't' at Cat Deeley as she's left red-faced
This Morning
This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were busy informing ITV viewers what they could expect from the show – but Cat soon made a huge blunder live on-air
New Jay Slater pool party pictures emerge after search funds withdrawn
Missing people
The snaps show the 19-year-old two days before he vanished.
PeopleBrit who needed brain surgery after falling ill on holiday could spend months in Spanish hospitalMillie Jackson had jetted off to sunny Malage with her boyfriend when she became unwell and was rushed to hospital for surgery.
ITV This Morning reveal new show replacement as fans say 'at last'
This Morning
Viewers are likely to notice something new on their screens.
David Gray sets Hibs trophy target as new Easter Road boss opens up on Martin Boyle transfer talks
Hibernian FC
Leith legend can't wait to get started and is desperate for the current group of players to taste success just like he did eight years ago.
Ryan Jack transfer confession as Rangers exit sees Dundee boss Tony Docherty declare 'love'
Ryan Jack
Docherty previously worked with free agent Jack during his time at Aberdeen.
Scotland Commonwealth Games swimmer diagnosed with incurable brain tumours
Cancer
Tests conducted after this year’s Olympic trails found that 22-year-old Archie Goodburn has three large oligodendrogliomas.